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Sikkim sets up 24x7 LPG control rooms across districts amid supply concerns

Sikkim has set up 24x7 LPG control rooms across districts to ensure smooth distribution and prevent black marketing amid concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation. Oil companies, including IOCL, HPCL and BPCL, will coordinate with the government

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A regulated refill system has been introduced, allowing domestic LPG refills every 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural regions. File Pic

A regulated refill system has been introduced, allowing domestic LPG refills every 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural regions. File Pic

The Government of Sikkim has established a centralised State Control Room in Gangtok along with district-level control rooms in all six districts to monitor and regulate LPG distribution. The move comes amid concerns over supply disruptions due to the current geopolitical situation due to West Asia conflict.

According to the Food & Civil Supplies Department, the control rooms will operate round-the-clock to ensure smooth distribution, prevent black marketing, and address public grievances. A regulated refill system has been introduced, allowing domestic LPG refills every 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural regions, reported IANS.

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